November Tue, 2021
The Money Race for the State Legislature
This report is the third in the CAWP Women, Money, and Politics series. Analyzing 2020 campaign contributions data, the report examines state legislative contests with a focus on general elections. It identifies a large gender gap in giving to state legislative elections and examines giving patterns by political party. The report also identifies challenges and opportunities facing women candidates, comparing candidates by party and race/ethnicity. This report is made possible through a collaboration with OpenSecrets.
November Wed, 2021
Results from the 2021 Elections
A record 120 women are now serving in the U.S. House of Representatives following the swearing-in of Shontel Brown (D) after her win in the special election for Ohio’s 11th congressional district last week. Get all of CAWP’s election results, with additional context and updates as race results continue to be decided on the Center's website.
October Fri, 2021
Reaching Higher: Black Women in Politics 2021
The Center for American Women and Politics and its partners at Higher Heights released an updated status report, Reaching Higher: Black Women in American Politics 2021, with data on Black women’s current representation, as well as a look ahead at key races in the 2022 midterms.
September Fri, 2021
CAWP 2021 Election Watch
2021 Women Candidates: Special Elections, and Regular Elections for Statewide Elected Executive and State Legislative Office